PROS
- Excellent print quality.
- Five-ink design for richer blacks and wider color range.
- Voice-activated hands-free printing.
- Two paper input trays.
- Bluetooth LE.
CONS
- No automatic document feeder or memory card support.
- High cost per page.
Epson’s Expression Photo XP-8600 Small-in-One Printer, A Six-Ink Consumer-Grade Photo-Churning Marvel
- PROS
Excellent output quality, especially photos. Prints borderless photos up to 8 by 10 inches. Strong mobile connectivity. Supports SD memory cards and USB thumb drives. Prints labels on pre-surfaced CD, CD-ROM, and DVD discs.
HP’s Smart Tank Plus 551 Wireless All-in-One Bulk-Ink Printer
- PROS
Very low running costs. Great print quality. Small footprint. Decent volume rating.
- CONS
Non-duplexing print engine. Ink bottles not keyed to corresponding onboard tanks. Lacks automatic document feeder.
- BOTTOM LINE
The HP Smart Tank
Lexmark’s MC3224adwe Color Laser Multifunction Printer (MFP), Excellent, Though Costly, Output
- PROS
Excellent print quality. Robust connectivity and OS support.
- CONS
Expensive to use. No Wi-Fi Direct or NFC. ADF is not auto-duplexing.
- BOTTOM LINE
The Lexmark MC3224adwe prints very well at respectable speeds, but high
Epson’s Excellent Laser Alternative Inkjet WorkForce ST-M3000 Monochrome MFP Supertank Printer
- PROS
Very low running costs. Two 6,000-page ink bottles included in the box. Good print quality. Smart home voice activation. Two-year warranty with registration.
- CONS
Pricey. A little slower than laser counterparts. Low monthly print
Canon’s Excellent Color imageClass MF644Cdw Multifunction Laser Printer
- PROS
Good print quality. Single-pass ADF. USB thumb drive support. Excellent UI portal and security.
- CONS
High running costs. Paper input capacity not expandable.
- BOTTOM LINE
Canon’s Color imageClass MF644Cdw laser printer delivers high-quality output
With its Smart Tank Plus 651 Wireless All-in-One Printer, HP Scouts Out a Piece of the Bulk-Ink Printer Market
- PROS
Very low running costs. Great print quality. Small footprint.
- CONS
Low capacity and volume ratings. Non-duplexing ADF and print engine. Ink bottles not keyed to corresponding onboard tanks.
- BOTTOM LINE
The HP Smart Tank
Canon’s Highly Capable Color imageClass MF741Cdw Multifunction Laser Printer
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- PROS
Excellent output quality. Relatively fast. Copious connectivity options. USB thumb drive support. Expandable.
- CONS
ADF is not auto-duplexing. Color running costs could be lower.
- PROS
- BOTTOM LINE
The Canon Color imageClass MF741Cdw churns out good-looking
Lexmark’s Single-Function C3326dw Workhorse Color Laser Printer
- PROS
High recommended and maximum volume ratings. Robust security for price. Good print quality.
- CONS
Lacks Wi-Fi Direct and NFC. Somewhat steep running costs. No USB thumb drive or flash card support.
- BOTTOM LINE
Lexmark’s
Epson’s Expression Photo XP-970 Small-in-One Printer Churns Out Vibrant and Detailed Wide-Format Images and Documents
- PROS
Excellent output quality, especially for photos. Borderless 11-by-17-inch printing. Strong mobile connectivity.
- CONS
High running costs. No automatic document feeder. Holds only one wide-format sheet at a time. Slow for the price.
- BOTTOM LINE